{"id":19456,"date":"2023-03-06T02:36:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T07:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rstp.ca\/?page_id=19456"},"modified":"2026-06-04T04:15:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:15:51","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rstptemp.turnbull.co\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-tco-blocks-media-slider-block media-carousel js-media-carousel-toggle is-wide\" data-interval=\"6000\" data-initialised=\"true\"><ul class=\"media-carousel__slides js-carousel-slides\" style=\"opacity:1\"><li class=\"media-carousel__slide\"><div class=\"media-box has-large-height has-gradient is-wide\"><div class=\"media-box__inner\"><div class=\"media-box__container layout__container\"><div class=\"media-box__gradient-content \"><h1>Extension of Temporary Pause on Group of Five and Community Sponsor Applications<\/h1><p>IRCC has extended the temporary pause on applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program until December 31, 2026.<\/p><div class=\"media-box__buttons\"><a class=\"media-box__button button button--secondary\" href=\"\/en\/refugee-sponsorship\/latest-policy-program-update\/temporary-pause-on-new-group-of-five-community-sponsor-applications-under-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-extended-to-december-31-2026\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"media-box__media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"media-box__media\" src=\"https:\/\/rstptemp.turnbull.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hmpg-slider_Temporary-Pause_Option1.jpg\" sizes=\"100vw\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Temporary Pause - Groups of 5\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"media-carousel__slide is-visible\"><div class=\"media-box has-large-height has-gradient is-wide\"><div class=\"media-box__inner\"><div class=\"media-box__container layout__container\"><div class=\"media-box__gradient-content \"><h1>Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) Rates Increasing on January 26, 2026<\/h1><p>The RAP Rates will be increasing on January 26, 2026<\/p><div class=\"media-box__buttons\"><a class=\"media-box__button button button--secondary\" href=\"\/en\/refugee-sponsorship\/latest-policy-program-update\/ircc-message-for-sponsors-regarding-updates-to-the-resettlement-assistance-program-rap-rates\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"media-box__media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"media-box__media\" src=\"https:\/\/rstptemp.turnbull.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hmpg-slider_RapRates_Option1.jpg\" sizes=\"100vw\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rap Rates - calculator update\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"media-carousel__slide\"><div class=\"media-box has-large-height has-gradient is-wide\"><div class=\"media-box__inner\"><div class=\"media-box__container layout__container\"><div class=\"media-box__gradient-content \"><h1>Truth &amp; Reconciliation for Newcomers<\/h1><p>Private Sponsors \u2013 engage refugee newcomers in the process of Truth &amp; Reconciliation with these tools and resources.<\/p><div class=\"media-box__buttons\"><a class=\"media-box__button button button--secondary\" href=\"\/en\/ndtr2025\/\">See Resources<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"media-box__media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"media-box__media\" src=\"https:\/\/rstptemp.turnbull.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hmpg-slider_Truthandreconcilation_Option2.jpg\" sizes=\"100vw\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Truth and Reconciliation\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"media-carousel__slide\"><div class=\"media-box has-large-height has-gradient is-wide\"><div class=\"media-box__inner\"><div class=\"media-box__container layout__container\"><div class=\"media-box__gradient-content \"><h1>Welcoming and orienting Privately Sponsored newcomers<\/h1><p>The new \u2018Private Sponsors\u2019 Booklet on the Arrival &amp; Orientation of Newcomers\u2019 is designed to help sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program support newcomers when they first arrive to Canada. Find links to many key resources, information and free support.<\/p><div class=\"media-box__buttons\"><a class=\"media-box__button button button--secondary\" href=\"\/en\/orientation\/\">Download Booklet<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"media-box__media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"media-box__media\" src=\"https:\/\/rstptemp.turnbull.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hmpg-slider_Newcomer-Orientation-Booklet_Option2.jpg\" sizes=\"100vw\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"PSR sponsors Orientation Guide - Orientation booklet\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"media-carousel__slide\"><div class=\"media-box has-large-height has-gradient is-wide\"><div class=\"media-box__inner\"><div class=\"media-box__container layout__container\"><div class=\"media-box__gradient-content \"><h1>In Solidarity with Refugees<\/h1><p>Strengthen your solidarity with refugees through these suggested practices and actions.<\/p><div class=\"media-box__buttons\"><a class=\"media-box__button button button--secondary\" href=\"\/en\/world-refugee-day-2025\/\">Build Solidarity<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"media-box__media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"media-box__media\" src=\"https:\/\/rstptemp.turnbull.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hmpg-slider_RefugeeRightsDay_Option1.jpg\" sizes=\"100vw\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Refugee Rights Day\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"media-carousel__buttons js-carousel-buttons\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><template><span class=\"media-carousel__button\"><\/span><\/template><\/div><div class=\"media-carousel__arrows\"><button class=\"media-carousel__arrow js-carousel-backward-button\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\"><svg width=\"10\" height=\"8\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 8\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M6.5 8L7 8L7 7.42857L4 4L7 0.571428L7 0L6.5 0L3 4L6.5 8Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><button class=\"media-carousel__arrow js-carousel-forward-button\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Next slide\"><svg width=\"10\" height=\"8\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 8\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M3.5 8L3 8L3 7.42857L6 4L3 0.571428L3 0L3.5 0L7 4L3.5 8Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-tco-blocks-section-block\"><div class=\"layout__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:720px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Are you interested in sponsoring refugees?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The RSTP provides training and support to Canadian refugee sponsorship groups. 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